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Return to Toowoomba's sensational public gardens.
Yes, my camera was endlessly clicking and deletions have been few. It had been several years since my last visit. The gardens previously were lovely but suffering from dry winters. This year has seen endless downfalls and on a perfect. sunny mild day, the Hungry Hikers and all visitors, delighted in the massed colours.
One would have to travel long distances south to find spring colour to beat that created by Toowoomba's council and gardeners. Its elevation, mild climate, rich volcanic soil and high rainfall, create ideal conditions for the gardens to thrive.
We haven't had rain for 6 weeks and my poor attempt at a spring garden is suffering badly.
Entrance to Queens Park Garden.
The gardens from a temporarily erected viewing platform.
Laurel Bank Gardens
Numerous private gardens were open for the public to visit. Below is a collage of a 'back yard' garden.
96 year old gardener Les, relates that when asked how he is so active for his age, he tells people that at the end of the day he relaxes with a beer. If the Mrs isn't watching, he will sneak a second one. His garden was extensive, colourful and enhanced with soft classical music playing. His energy to maintain it is impressive!
I do hope you have enjoyed this second visit to the sensational colours of Toowoomba's Carnival of Flowers.
I would love to read your comment.
Dear Helen, your photos are absolutely stunning and captivating! You have made my day, dear friend! Thank you so much for sharing. I hope you have a wonder filled week!
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda. It was a joy to visit and share. Much of my week was spent watering my garden as spring is gone and summer has ramped up with no rain.
DeleteWow! Those flower gardens are amazing!
ReplyDeleteThey are! Toowoomba is 2 hours away and the only place to experience spring. Totally worth the drive!
DeleteSuch amazing explosions! :) Happy October, dear Helen!
ReplyDeleteThey were sensational, Sara. Such a joy to visit. Happy October to you with wonderful fall colours.
DeleteI absolutely love this place. What incredible massed colors, especially with all the rain you mentioned. Seeing those perfectly maintained public gardens makes my own struggling spring beds feel extra neglected. I'm a little jealous of Les's secret to staying active and maintaining his extensive garden.
ReplyDeleteLiving in England, I'm sure your garden fares well. I've worked hard this year to have a mini Carnival of Flowers in my garden. The resultsof my hard work, disappointing. My sweetpeas were exceptional but they are rapidly fading with the heat and no rain for 7 weeks.
DeleteLovely to see all your amazing spring colours as our gardens head into autumn. B x
ReplyDeleteAlas, Barbara, we have to travel 2 hours to see this spring beauty. Here in Brisbane, summer has arrived!
DeleteSOOOO colourful! Some of the photos remind me of Butchart Gardens in Victoria British Columbia in the middle of our summer! Les is an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteNot quite Butchart Gardens but still very special. Les certainly didn't look 96!
DeleteThe Gardens are so beautiful. Every color imaginable! Thanks for sharing your wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteThey are certainly impressive, Peter. The planning, planting and management to have them at their peak each year is quite amazing for such a small town.
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